Puerto Rico’s sovereign credit rating reflects its government’s ability and willingness to meet debt obligations. It is assigned by major agencies such as S&P, Moody’s, Fitch, DBRS, and Scope, and represents how international markets view Puerto Rico’s credit risk.
Has Puerto Rico’s credit rating changed recently?
This page lists the latest rating and outlook actions for Puerto Rico, showing when each agency last reviewed or changed its assessment.
Why does Puerto Rico’s credit rating matter to investors?
Ratings directly affect borrowing costs, investor confidence, and market access. Changes can influence Puerto Rico's bond yields, currency, and equity flows as investors reassess risk.
How does Puerto Rico’s rating compare to other countries?
You can explore how Puerto Rico ranks globally using our Credit Ratings Hub, which displays all countries’ ratings from S&P, Moody’s, Fitch, DBRS, and Scope.
What do outlooks like Positive, Stable, and Negative mean?
They indicate the expected direction of a rating. Positive signals a possible upgrade, Stable means no change is likely, and Negative points to potential downgrade risk
What is the difference between investment grade and speculative grade?
Investment grade (BBB−/Baa3 or higher) means relatively low risk and steady market access. A speculative grade (BB+/Ba1 or lower) signals higher risk and volatility, but can attract yield-seeking investors.